Begin with the prayer below, then go to the prayer for the day.
God of wisdom and mercy, grant us patience to listen; compassion to be open to other views and opinions; generosity to forgive and grace to change. As you taught us to love our dear neighbor, we pray that you give us strength to be healing instruments of unity and reconciliation.
Day 99: Sunday, August 18
Welcoming One, I pray You give me a heart of hospitality to embrace all migrants who flee from danger, oppression, and political persecution. Help me not to judge others but to treat everyone I encounter with deep compassion.
Day 100: Monday, August 19
We pray fervently for countries at war whose citizens are the primary victims. May open dialogue and a recognition of each other’s pain replace weapons of war, and collective healing inspire action for the common good.
Option to Take Action:
Urge Congress to protect international hunger-reducing programs: https://bit.ly/100dop275
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